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June 04, 2019

Presidential CTE Scholars Include SkillsUSA Members

The U.S. Department of Education announced the 55th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which for the fourth year includes students in career and technical education (CTE) fields. SkillsUSA members…

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May 31, 2019

mikeroweWORKS Foundation Provides Travel Scholarships for SkillsUSA Members Assistance for Students to Demonstrate Their Skills

Leesburg, Va. — The mikeroweWORKS Foundation has contributed $50,000 to a SkillsUSA scholarship fund for 88 students about to compete in the world’s largest showcase of career and technical…

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May 31, 2019

Winters Mill High Alumna Taking Her Expertise in Print Media to WorldSkills Competition in Russia

A Carroll County woman will be representing the U.S. in a worldwide competition in Russia with her talents in print media technology. WorldSkills hosts the world championships of skills every…

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May 21, 2019

First SkillsUSA National Signing Day a Big Success

SkillsUSA National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, May 8. Over 300 schools and an estimated 3,000 students participated across the country. The event saluted career and technical education…

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May 08, 2019

Now There’s a National ‘Signing Day’ for Career Programs

Today is the first nationwide celebration designed to celebrate teenagers’ decisions to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Students who go into the trades—even new-age career-tech fields like cyber security…

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May 01, 2019

Why the High-Achievers Have Moved to ‘Shop’ Class

A new breed of students has flooded into career-technical education, and they’re transforming a slice of the K-12 world that’s long suffered from stigma and disrespect. Read the full story…

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April 22, 2019

Distribution Contractors Association Supports SkillsUSA To Champion Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap

Leesburg, Va. — Distribution Contractors Association (DCA), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, has announced support for SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit focused on workforce development. The 2019 sponsorship will support the…

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April 12, 2019

Jimmy Garoppolo to Participate in SkillsUSA National Signing Day Sponsored by Klein Tools May 8

Event to acknowledge, honor and encourage high school seniors who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional in the skilled trades Leesburg, Va. — SkillsUSA and Klein Tools…

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April 04, 2019

State Farm Sponsors SkillsUSA To Support Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap

Leesburg, Va. — State Farm Insurance Companies has announced support for SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit focused on workforce development. The 2019 grant will support the mission of SkillsUSA…

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For more information about SkillsUSA, contact:

Jane A. DeShong Short

Senior Manager, Public Relations/Communications

703-737-0612

Karen Kitzel

Associate Director, Communications

703-737-0607

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The SkillsUSA Advocacy Site is a free service for SkillsUSA members to reach the news media or contact policymakers with your message.

Press Releases

Presidential CTE Scholars Include SkillsUSA Members

mikeroweWORKS Foundation Provides Travel Scholarships for SkillsUSA Members Assistance for Students to Demonstrate Their Skills

Winters Mill High Alumna Taking Her Expertise in Print Media to WorldSkills Competition in Russia

First SkillsUSA National Signing Day a Big Success

Now There’s a National ‘Signing Day’ for Career Programs

Why the High-Achievers Have Moved to ‘Shop’ Class

Distribution Contractors Association Supports SkillsUSA To Champion Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap

Jimmy Garoppolo to Participate in SkillsUSA National Signing Day Sponsored by Klein Tools May 8

State Farm Sponsors SkillsUSA To Support Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap

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